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NYU MFA in film and television
This is my first time applying to this (or any) film school
- Film Program & Degree
- NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
Waitlisted (w/o Interview)
USC MFA - Film Production
The application has simple additional pieces...
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Aug 13, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 13, 2023
Denied (w/o Interview)
USC MFA - Film Production
5th time applying to the school, 4th time applying to the MFA program.
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Aug 10, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 18, 2025
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UCLA Producers Program - MFA
Applied to UCLA for the second time.
- Film Program & Degree
- UCLA - Producers Program MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 1, 2025
Application Materials attached:
- Portfolio
- Personal Statement
- Writing Samples
- Visual Samples (Video)
- Resume
Waitlisted (After Interview)
USC / SCA MFA in Production (Directing)
First time applying. I graduated high school in 2013 and college in 2017 (I did not major in film).
- Film Program & Degree
- USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
- Submission Date
- Aug 14, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Sep 25, 2025
- Interview Date
- Sep 30, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Oct 14, 2025
Latest Film School Reviews
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Write & Direct
Very educationalIt's been few days since I started taking lessons and I really liked the lessons they are not too long easy to understand and navigating through these are very easy the community is diverse and we can learn while interacting with different people. -
Write & Direct
A Standout Film School With Practical, Career-Ready ValueI’ve been involved in this online film school, and it’s genuinely been a standout experience. The course is self-paced and extremely well-structured, with clear communication and a highly supportive community. It’s helped me refine my storytelling and deepen my technical skills, and I’ve already... -
Write & Direct
Better to do a cheap or free online courseAn online “school” with no accreditation or legal accountability, promises “something no other school guarantees” which is just that you make a short film. Most film schools also guarantee you make films so this is a false statement. It would likely be better and certainly cheaper to just learn... -
Florida State University - College of Motion Picture Arts
Don’t go to this school unless you want to be a production assistantI started this program a few years ago. Based on the good reviews and the school’s proud claims, I expected I would receive a great education. However, soon after starting, I realized this was not going to be what I imagined. Our editing classes mostly consisted of watching free YouTube... -
Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Dont Come In With High Expectations.First off, let's talk about the pros to attending Chapman. The weather is great all the time and if you come here, you avoid that good for nothin snow back east. Disneyland is just around the corner and if you're lookin for a little bit of expensive fun, it's got you covered. The campus is...
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How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable... -
How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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- 21 min read
- Views: 23K
- Reaction score: 5
- Reviews: 1
Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is... -
How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
- Svaja Paka
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- 33 min read
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- Reaction score: 20
- Comments: 6
- Reviews: 5
Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 10 min read
- Views: 9K
As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking... -
How to Get Into Stony Brook University: Exclusive Advice From the MFA Program Directors (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 15 min read
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Stony Brook University is the hidden gem of East Coast film and TV programs. Featuring award-winning faculty and guest lecturers, the school... -
Inside UCLA TFT’s Professional Programs: A Conversation with Director Brian Patrick Fagan (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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- 8 min read
- Views: 4K
- Reaction score: 1
UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television's Professional Programs provide an intensive, career-driven education in half the time as a...
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Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 8 min read
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“I've always loved film and television — TV has been my dream job ever since I was pretty young,” says Andrea Zevallos (FilmSchool.org member... -
Q & A With Juliana Lee White, FSU CMPA Graduate Production Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 6 min read
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Established in 1989, Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts is located in Tallahassee and aims to help students master filmmaking... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
- 2 min read
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This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
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For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
- Views: 2K
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
- Chris W
- 12 min read
- Views: 13K
- Reaction score: 18
- Comments: 5
- Reviews: 1
"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better...
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My Second Year at Stony Brook
- briolson
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I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix... -
That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
- briolson
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Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a... -
Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...
- briolson
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Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive... -
Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?
- briolson
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My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to finalize my edit for the short film TASTE that I... -
My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC
- briolson
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I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was... -
How to create your Blog on FilmSchool.org
- Chris W
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- Miscellaneous
Thanks to our wonderful Supporting Members we are now able to offer the Student Blog feature to all members on the site. All members can create...
Latest Scholarships
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Write & Direct Online Film School
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Academic Requirements
- No Requirement
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- US Citizen
- Canadian Citizen
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- writedirect
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Photography
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- None
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- College Transcript
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- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Resume
- Screenplay
- Video Submission
- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 69
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 1
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 50
- Views: 2K
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Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard was...- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Resume
- Video Submission
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 91
- Views: 2K
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Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship
Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby...- Deadline
- May 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $1000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Communications
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- English
- Film
- Illustration
- Journalism
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- TV Journalism
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
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- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 132
- Views: 2K
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Latest Film School Reviews
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Write & DirectVery educationalIt's been few days since I started taking lessons and I really liked the lessons they are not too long easy to understand and navigating through...
- ace-x
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Write & DirectA Standout Film School With Practical, Career-Ready ValueI’ve been involved in this online film school, and it’s genuinely been a standout experience. The course is self-paced and extremely...
- schmurphy
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Write & DirectBetter to do a cheap or free online courseAn online “school” with no accreditation or legal accountability, promises “something no other school guarantees” which is just that you make a...
- Anonymous
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Florida State University - College of Motion Picture ArtsDon’t go to this school unless you want to be a production assistantI started this program a few years ago. Based on the good reviews and the school’s proud claims, I expected I would receive a great education...
- Anonymous
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Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media ArtsDont Come In With High Expectations.First off, let's talk about the pros to attending Chapman. The weather is great all the time and if you come here, you avoid that good for nothin...
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